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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DE77EE — Orchid
#DE77EE is a light saturated purple sitting at 292° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #DE77EE
- fcf1fd
- f2c8f8
- e89ef3
- de74ee
- d44ae9
- ca21e4
- a817be
- 831294
- 5e0d6a
- 390840
- 140317
Color schemes using #DE77EE
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#DE77EE FAQ
What color is #DE77EE?
#DE77EE is a shade of orchid in the purple family. It has a hue of 292 degrees, 78% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DE77EE?
#DE77EE is rgb(222, 119, 238) in RGB, hsl(292, 78%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 50%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DE77EE?
White text on this background reaches 2.63:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.98:1.
What colors go well with #DE77EE?
Its direct complement is #87EE77. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C2EE77 and #77EEA3 gives you contrast without the vibration.